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Jeongdong Theater (국립 정동극장)

1.5Km    2024-06-19

43 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-751-1500

Jeongdong Theater is located along Deoksugung Stone Wall Path and serves as a cultural hub for local citizens. Opened in 1995, Jeongdong Theater is historically significant as it was established to restitute the legacy of Wongaksa, the first modern theater in Korea. Jeongdong Theater features numerous critically-acclaimed productions, such as “Traditional Art Performance,” “Masters Exhibition,” and “Art Frontier,” as well as programs like “Art Stage at Noon” that are geared toward the general public. As a result, Jeongdong Theater has become one of Korea's representative traditional arts performance theaters and was designated as a Seoul Future Heritage in 2015.

The theater successfully held the performance “Miso” in 2010, featuring the traditional musical "Love Songs from Chunhyang," written and created by Jeongdong Theater. The musical attracted many international visitors from all over the world, passing on Korean cultural values and beauty, as well as gaining the attention of critics worldwide. In addition, the theater also produced "The 2nd Story of Miso: Baebijang-jeon," offering a modern interpretation of the fundamental values found in Korea's culture and art.

Dolgorae Hoetjip (돌고래횟집)

Dolgorae Hoetjip (돌고래횟집)

1.5Km    2021-03-26

101, Yulgok-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-3612

A great place for group dining and gatherings. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sliced raw fish.

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street (종로3가 포장마차 거리)

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street (종로3가 포장마차 거리)

1.5Km    2024-10-31

12-1, Gwan-su-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

It is one of Seoul's representative Pocha Streets boasting history and tradition. When you come out of Jongno 3-ga Station, exit 6 (toward the Nakwon Music Mall), you will find a lot of food stalls with a crowded atmosphere. There are vinyl covered areas and open areas, so you can choose according to your taste. It is a heaven for snacks such as Chicken feet, Octopus, Udon Kimchi Pancakes, and Rolled Omelet.

Jogui Hansu (족의한수)

Jogui Hansu (족의한수)

1.5Km    2024-10-15

93-1, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2261-0310

A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet. A restaurant serving both charcoal-grilled jokbal (pig's trotter) and spicy jokbal.

Haengbokan Kongiyagi (행복한콩이야기)

Haengbokan Kongiyagi (행복한콩이야기)

1.5Km    2021-03-22

89-11, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2274-2247

A hidden restaurant frequented by workers in Jongno. This restaurant's signature menu is bean sprout and rice soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Jongro Seolleongtang (종로설렁탕)

Jongro Seolleongtang (종로설렁탕)

1.5Km    2021-03-19

110, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2271-3820

A restaurant selling Korean-style healthy broth-based dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul.

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)

Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁)

1.5Km    2024-10-31

185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed.

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate (창경궁 홍화문)

1.5Km    2021-05-27

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868

Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism.

Jeonjugol Sutbulgalbi (전주골숯불갈비)

Jeonjugol Sutbulgalbi (전주골숯불갈비)

1.5Km    2021-03-22

15, Donhwamun-ro, 5ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-2582

It is famous as a regular hang-out spot of the well-known Korean MC (Hae Song). This restaurant's signature menu is grilled beef ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.